This is the kind of confusion people have over Blu-ray

[Porfie]

Im sorry but I can see how consumers can get so confused with articles like this. According to this person Fox is HD-DVD exclusive. They say that blu-ray discs cost about $50.00 more. This just frustrates the heck out of me. At least know your facts before you write an article like this.

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Blu-ray vs. HD- DVD



By Crystal Kobza

Story Created: Dec 9, 2007 at 5:39 PM CST

Story Updated: Dec 9, 2007 at 5:39 PM CST

TYLER-- DVD players are a popular Christmas present but with all the new technology, how do you know which one is your best buy?

With the technology advances made in the way you watch television and movies in your home.

The war between Blu-ray and HD technology is going strong.

But Don Martin with Best Buy says.... don't get rid of that old DVD player just yet.

if you're looking for a cheaper way to upgrade it-- look into buying a DVD- up convert.

Martin said, "The up convert basically take a regular disk, spins its faster, processes it all at a higher rate and turns it into near hi-definition."

Up converts run about $80.

But if your are willing to put some money into your home entertainment, Martin say the actual difference between Blu-ray and HD is just the thickness of the disk.

Martin said, "All you need to know is that Blu- ray can actually hold more but is a thinner disk. HD cant hold as much but Blu-ray will be a little bit more expensive in the long run."

The estimated price difference between the two is about $50.

But if money doesn't matter, there is another way to to decide which one to take home.

Martin said, "One of the easiest tells is if you have kids."

And what your kids are watching at home.

Martin says take a stroll through the movie isle and see what companies are using which technology.

Martin say if your kids are Disney fans, go with Blu-ray.

Another example, Fox is exclusive to HD.

Martin said, "A good thing to note though you don't need to throw away your old DVD collection because Blu-ray and HD can play regular DVD's."

And a finally note, to help in your decision, Martin says both Blu-ray and HD are high definition.

Meaning in the long run both create the same quality picture.

And the experts tell us, Blu-ray disk cannot be played in HD players.

And vice versa, so before buying you do need to figure out what fits your family best.